WEBINAR ANNOUNCEMENT: Understanding Solid Waste Management in the Arctic from the Perspectives of Solid Waste Managers
Webinar Poster
PHOTO: Thematic Network on Solid Waste Management in the ArcticThe UArctic Thematic Network on Solid Waste Management in the Arctic invites you to a webinar exploring the day-to-day realities, challenges, and practical solutions of solid waste managers working in Arctic communities, featuring insights and experiences from those on the ground.
Date: Wednesday, November 25, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM (Manitoba Standard Time / UTC-5)
Duration: 90 minutes
Location: Online (link will be shared upon registration)
Registration Link: https://ucn-ca.zoom.us/meeting/register/kaKFd1gjRDS2-r3dKnBr-Q
About this Webinar
Building on our previous webinar that looked at existing solid waste management systems and practices in Arctic communities, this webinar focuses on the day-to-day realities of people working to improve those systems. Nature-imposed challenges and barriers to Arctic solid waste management require constant adaptation and innovative ways to overcome obstacles and thrive.
Panelists with years of hands-on training and experience handling waste in their communities and leading teams that provide essential solid waste services will share their practical, on-the-ground perspectives. They will discuss how they think about waste, their approaches to managing it, the toughest challenges they face, and strategies that have worked in their efforts.
Participants will experience a day in the life of solid waste managers and gain practical knowledge of the everyday experiences of Arctic residents and communities.
Who Should Attend?
The webinar is designed for an interdisciplinary audience, such as solid waste managers, community initiative champions, researchers, students, community members, industry professionals, and anyone interested in solid waste management.
A live Q&A will give participants the opportunity to ask questions and get answers.